Canterbury is Kent’s go-to district for creative coworking and hybrid working – a place where designers, filmmakers, copywriters, illustrators and digital agencies can plug into flexible workspace, fast Wi-Fi, and a ready-made community.
With three universities and specialist colleges feeding a strong talent pipeline, fast transport connections to and from the capital and a great quality of life, Canterbury district is perfectly positioned for how people work today. From the historic city of Canterbury to picture perfect seaside towns like Whitstable and the outstanding natural beauty of the North Downs, this is a place set up for how people and their employers want to work today.
For creative agencies working across Kent and London, there are a wide selection of flexible workspaces in attractive settings that will keep you connected without the high costs of being in the capital. For short term rentals or a last-minute booking, an alternative to working from home or the long commute, it’s all here.
From hot-desking, dedicated desks, studios and meeting rooms that scale with your schedule to great coffee and plenty of lunch options this is a location set up to inspire.
Discover some of the flexible and co-working spaces available across Canterbury, Whitstable and the surrounding area.
Regus, 6–8 Longmarket, Canterbury
Brand new to Canterbury, Regus’ Longmarket Centre offers an exceptional location for growing start-ups and established businesses to thrive and connect. Close to Canterbury East train station, it’s also perfectly placed to welcome you and your clients.
Desks can be booked by the day in the co-working area. Private serviced office spaces and fully functional meetings and conference rooms are also available. Other facilities include a lounge area and kitchen with free tea and coffee.
Website: https://www.regus.com/en-gb/united-kingdom/canterbury/6–8-longmarket-8681
Fruitworks Coworking, 1-2 Jewry Lane, Canterbury
For indie makers, startups and micro-studios, the award winning Fruitworks in the city centre is a community-first hub. Think friendly faces, good coffee, and events that spark collaboration. Drop in for hot-desking when you’re storyboarding or editing or hire a meeting room to present concepts and moodboards. It’s a flexible workspace with neighbourhood energy.
Fruitworks is among Kent’s most established co-working spaces with conference rooms, private studios, a dedicated events space and public coffee shop. Located 30 seconds from Canterbury city’s high street with over 13 years of supporting freelancers and SMEs.
Website: https://fruitworks.co
Canterbury Innovation Centre, University Road, Canterbury
If your projects lean towards research and development (R&D), User Experience (UX), data or medical-technology storytelling, the Canterbury Innovation Centre (CIC) on the University of Kent campus adds an innovation-led setting with managed offices, coworking and robust connectivity. Perfect for creative tech, product design, and partnerships with researchers or startups.
It’s Kent’s centre for innovative business and high technology companies with over 2,500 sqm of modern, affordable, office, studio and workshop space. There’s a café and breakout spaces too, all set in 500 acres of green parkland overlooking the historic cathedral city.
Website: https://canterburyinnovation.co.uk
Cooperative and hybrid working in Whitstable
Hive Coworking, Oxford Street, Whitstable
This is a dog-friendly space with community at its heart in a great location within Whitstable Umbrella community centre. Established in 2018, Hive provides a creative workspace for freelancers, small business owners and home-workers with ambition. It’s proven a natural incubator for start-ups looking to grow their business. As well as hotdesking private offices are available for hire, subject to availability.
Website: https://www.umbrellacentre.co.uk/hive/
The Workers League, 1 Albert St, Whitstable
The Workers League in Whitstable is a lively, affordable workspace minutes away from the town’s seafront and train station. It offers a mix of private offices and co-working spaces. There also fully equipped meetings rooms for hire and lots of comfy break out areas complete with fully stocked kitchen offering free tea, coffee and snacks.
Members can also enjoy Nip & Cluck, an onsite restaurant or attend a calendar of regular social and networking events. This is a place set up to network, learn and boost productivity. It also has a dog friendly policy.
Website: https://workersleague.com/locations/whitstable/
Clover House, John Wilson Business Park, Whitstable
Clover House is owned and managed by the East Kent Spatial Development Company (EKSDC), a local authority-controlled regeneration company. It combines high quality business space with first class support services.
Workspaces include of varying sizes, a meeting room and a chilled breakout area. It also benefits from easy access to the M2, the Port of Dover and high-speed rail links between Canterbury and London.
Website: https://cloverhousewhitstable.co.uk
Cooperative and hybrid working in the Canterbury countryside
The Buttery, Highland Court Farm, Bridge
Just outside the city, The Buttery at Highland Court, Bridge brings a design-led, rural vibe – ideal when you need headspace for writing, editing, animation or brand strategy. With day passes, memberships and meeting rooms, it’s a great hybrid working bolthole: quiet when you need it, collaborative when you don’t.
It provides all that a small business, entrepreneur or freelancer could need to work effectively and efficient with plenty of space inside and out to think and be inspired. As with all co-working spaces, there is a varied calendar of members’ events, opportunities to network and socialise.
Website: https://thebuttery.space
So why choose Canterbury district?
Canterbury district pairs flexible workspace with hybrid working freedom: commute when you must, collaborate in person when it counts, and dial-in the rest. You’ll find scalable memberships, production-friendly meeting spaces, and a walkable city centre for content capture, client lunches and inspiration. There are miles of stunning coastline and countryside on your doorstep too.
From the brand new Regus Longmarket to the established Fruitworks’ community vibe, and the CIC’s innovation ecosystem in the heart of the city to The Buttery’s calm rural focus at Highland Court Farm near Bridge.
This is a district where you can also set up for the day in dog-friendly co-op working and flexible office spaces minutes from the seafront at Whitstable. Wherever you choose, this is a place that allows you to find your preferred work-life balance.
Canterbury district’s coworking scene helps creative professionals reduce overheads, stay agile, and level-up delivery without losing the buzz that makes great work happen. Where will Canterbury take you? Get in touch to find out more about Canterbury a a location to live, work, learn or invest.